Five promoted at Liverpool law firm

By DavidHiggerson on Jun 20, 08 06:17 AM

Five lawyers at Liverpool-based Quinn Barrow and Quinn Melville have been promoted to partners.

Paul Thomas, who specialises in commercial litigation and dispute resolution, and family law expert Jenny Walsh, join the partnership team at Quinn Barrow.

Ian Till, Clare Fletcher and Lionel Greig, who all specialise in criminal work, have received partnership at sister firm Quinn Melville.

Senior partner Peter Quinn said: “The quality of our teams at both firms is exceptional and I believe these promotions reflect that.

“It is particularly pleasing to appoint five new partners, who have all risen through the ranks at Quinn Melville and Quinn Barrow.

“The promotions clearly demonstrate our commitment to identify and develop talent within the company.�?

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Paul Thomas, who qualified in 1984, has been involved in a number of high profile cases, including representing Wayne Rooney’s former agent in litigation.

Jenny Walsh is a specialist family practitioner with the particular expertise in financial matters arising out of the breakdown in family relationships for high net worth individuals.

Ian Till, a former pupil at Maricourt High School, in Maghull, joined Quinn Melville in 2000 dealing exclusively in criminal work. He qualified in 2002 and became a duty solicitor in 2007.

Clare Fletcher, who qualified in 2005 after completing a training contract with the firm, is an expert on high value fraud and serious criminal defence work.

Lionel Greig, who qualified as a solicitor last year, runs Quinn Melville’s police station call out system and also specializes in prison law.